Dear Louise (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1972, Dear Louise is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Louise lives alone and seems to like it that way. She has been through a divorce and the recent death of her mother. Recently, she has moved to Annecy, a moderate-sized city, to take work as a schoolteacher. She encounters a much younger man, Luigi, an Italian who is down on his luck. Though he moved to France to find work, he was robbed of his money and papers and is stranded. When he helps her bury her dogs, which her neighbour has poisoned for barking, their relationship grows to a new level.
Who’s in it. Dear Louise stars Jeanne Moreau, Julian Negulesco, Didi Perego and Yves Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dear Louise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Louise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Louise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Louise (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Louise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Louise worth watching?
- Dear Louise holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Louise?
- Dear Louise stars Jeanne Moreau, Julian Negulesco, Didi Perego, Yves Robert and Pippo Starnazza.
- When was Dear Louise released?
- Dear Louise was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.